Funerals

azoomm · 04-21-2010, 11:08 AM

Hypothetical....

Someone dies in a motorcycle wreck.
He has no wife or children.
His mother has always been anti-motorcycle.
She is hysterical at the news of his death and blame everything motorcycle... his riding group, his friends, his motorcycle "I knew that thing would kill him one day"

Given the reaction, would you ride to the funeral?

Rider · 04-21-2010, 11:11 AM

Yes.

Rangerscott · 04-21-2010, 11:11 AM

If it was a group ride, then yes. If not then 4 wheels.

It was his life, not his mothers.

CrazyKell · 04-21-2010, 11:12 AM

Fortunately I've never been in this situation.

I probably wouldn't ride to the funeral since it's not a "riding situation" for me.

If it were a large group showing it out of solidarity or whatever, well I might consider it.

But for the most part, I'd want to respect the mother and not aggravate her on an already terrible day in her life.

Cutty72 · 04-21-2010, 11:12 AM

I wouldn't because riding the motorcycle is not conducive to wearing a suit and tie.

However, I would not let the mothers outlook affect how I got to the funeral. Granted, my relationship with the mother, and with the deceased, would play a major deciding factor as well.

Sean · 04-21-2010, 11:13 AM

No.

Funerals are about the supporting living, not about the dead.

smileyman · 04-21-2010, 11:14 AM

No. Funerals are all about respecting the family, even if they are off base.

pauldun170 · 04-21-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean

No.

Funerals are about the supporting living, not about the dead.

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Originally Posted by smileyman

No. Funerals are all about respecting the family, even if they are off base.

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shmike · 04-21-2010, 11:17 AM

No.

Why would you ride? As a tribute? Is there a group ride in his honor? Do it after the funeral.

I wouldn't ride to a funeral under normal circumstances.

azoomm · 04-21-2010, 11:17 AM

Would it change your outlook if the accident was in town in traffic - i.e. hit by a car, etc. OR, if the accident was on a group ride with his friends?

04-21-2010, 11:08 AM	#1
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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	No. Funerals are all about respecting the family, even if they are off base. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

04-21-2010, 11:17 AM	#9
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	No. Why would you ride? As a tribute? Is there a group ride in his honor? Do it after the funeral. I wouldn't ride to a funeral under normal circumstances. __________________ Racing For Smiles

04-21-2010, 11:17 AM	#10
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Would it change your outlook if the accident was in town in traffic - i.e. hit by a car, etc. OR, if the accident was on a group ride with his friends? __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

04-21-2010, 11:11 AM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Yes.

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	If it was a group ride, then yes. If not then 4 wheels. It was his life, not his mothers.

04-21-2010, 11:12 AM	#4
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Fortunately I've never been in this situation. I probably wouldn't ride to the funeral since it's not a "riding situation" for me. If it were a large group showing it out of solidarity or whatever, well I might consider it. But for the most part, I'd want to respect the mother and not aggravate her on an already terrible day in her life.

04-21-2010, 11:13 AM	#6
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	No. Funerals are about the supporting living, not about the dead.